allergies

This is a map of the United States, showing every single county. The counties are colored in shades of red and orange to indicate how much fall warming has happened since 1970.

Fall is getting warmer in the U.S., especially in the Mountain West and Southwest, analysis shows

Kaleb Roedel

A new scientific analysis shows that fall temperatures are rising across the country because of climate change, especially in the Mountain West. More than simply a delay in sweater weather, experts say this trend has more serious impacts.

A map of the U.S. shows the change in growing season days in 203 cities across the country. The majority of cities saw an increase in freeze-free days, which is represented by green circles of varying diameters to demonstrate total increase.

Energy and Environment

Allergy season growing longer in many Mountain West cities

Kaleb Roedel

A new report shows that allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer across much of the U.S., including many parts of the Mountain West.

Those of us who get sneezy and itchy-eyed every spring or fall may have pollen grains, like those shown here under magnification, to blame.

Already On High-Alert For Symptoms, Now Pollen Begins To Fly

Maggie Mullen

Allergy season is here. For many of us, that means lots of sneezing and itchy eyes. So how can you tell the difference between seasonal allergies and...

Local Stories

Local Medics Use Alternative To Pricey EpiPens

Anh Gray

Getting a shot of epinephrine, or adrenaline, can be life-saving for someone experiencing anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. But the price for the…